Mckee Road over Bear Creek
FairMerced County, California · 0.5 MI S of E. Olive · Structure no. 39C0086
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,391
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckee Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mckee Road over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,391 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mckee Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mckee Road over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Mckee Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,391 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mckee Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Mckee Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.